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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1922
Page
13
Readers are invited to address comments to the Editor of the Farm Department in the Brewing Courier and Reporter of Waterloo Iowa. Communications should be sent to the editor at the provided address or phone number for publication consideration.
August Siebels of Mooreville northern Yama county says landlords solve tenant problems by feeding livestock on shares with renters, criticizing cash rent as wasteful. He notes hogs scarce in western Iowa, spring pigs nearly gone, and buyers pushing low prices. He predicts premium for finished light cattle and scarce yearlings as markets tighten.
Grain Growers Inc aims to raise Iowa state membership to 5,000 by March 11 with 20 farmer solicitors sent into the field on February 11. Through midweek, 265 contracts with growers and four elevators were signed, lifting local totals to 8,936 members and 119 elevators. Illinois reports 10,000 members and 300 elevator contracts, while Nebraska shows 8,600 contracts and 234 elevators. National totals exceed 40,000 members controlling over 100,60,900 bushels and 1,000 elevators.
Berne A Burke, New York state rep of farms and markets, told the Albany meeting of the New York state real estate association that New York leads in corn, hay, potatoes, and wheat production. He cited government data showing high crop yields, strong per acre values, and favorable conditions, noting farm prices rise rather than fall even with possible market slowdowns.
Lou Plager once a star center for Iowa State, remains active in Grundy County agriculture near Grundy Center. As junior partner in Plager & King, Shorthorn and Poland China breeders, he promotes better stock, maintains 480 acres, and emphasizes soil health by feeding grain to livestock. He serves farmers, leads junior group work, and his family and farm earn strong local respect.
Cotton and grain futures move with steady tones as New York and Chicago reports show steady to firmer bids for staples. Potatoes, fresh shipments, and assorted regional prices edge changes, while New York loans reflect modest rates. grain markets in Omaha and St Louis quote May and July futures with small gains and steady cash quotes across cereals and white corn.
Waterloo markets carry mixed prices for flour, spring and winter wheats, meal, butter, milk, lard, and potatoes with Chicago cash quotes for various grains. Livestock futures show hogs, steers, heifers, and veals priced against regional packers, while Minneapolis and St. Joseph listings include grain and livestock figures and receipts.
Cedar Falls reports 16 000 bushels shelled corn purchased by three total agencies last week, exceeding six day unloading totals of six months. Elevators paid 40 cents per bushel for delivered corn, with managers predicting a larger influx this week.
Iowa Hampshire hog breeders vow to push the belted hog in 1922 planners at Des Moines annual meeting. Paul I Bockerman urged optimism while reports and breed-promotion ideas circulated. Secretary treasurer L E Joy to pay $600 to state fair secretary A R Corey. three year member fee set at $5. $25 promotions sought. F W Timmerman elected president. C M Merkley vice president. Z Mills secretary treasurer. Judges named for state fair pig club show and open classes with a list of county and district fair judges proposed.
The Frank Nettleton log sale in Greene Iowa last Friday drew forty hogs averaging seventy dollars with none under fifty. Also Minneapolis flour prices listed with Taney patents at 7.85 to 43.30 a barrel.
The Durkerton farmers institute February 17 to 28 will spotlight economy with a made over garment contest for women including boys suits coats dresses hats and foods. J L Brentzer farm bureau chair will lead with talks by T Lee Buchanan county agent B MuJler and Prof Rath. Friday afternoon speakers include M L Bowman and on Saturday evening R M Gunn and Charles S Hearst. Other talks by J P Eves and P C Tal are planned for Dunerton.
A garbled report outlines foreign buying as a chief factor in wheat trends, noting higher prices and shifts in corn and oats as Russian trade influences and U.S. demand affect futures. May prices show gains while provisions stay firm amid market strength and persistent demand.
Payette la Feb 14 Now then step out you sheep growers let's see who can beat this record Harry Stiles a farmer near Fayette has seven lambs from three ewes all born during January I bought three sheep just fall from a neighbor of mine who was tired of the sheep business He did not raise a single lamb last year I took good care of them and fed plenty of oats and on the twenty second day of January one ewe had twin lambs on Jan 25 another pair of lambs were born and on Jan 30 the third one gave birth to triplets Fruit prospects good Des Moines Feb 14 R S Herrick secretary of the Iowa horticultural society states that this is the time for pruning all fruit trees and vines have wintered well in this state
As reported by the Associated Press in Kansas City and Chicago, hogs near $1000 average as receipts climb. Beef steers and other cattle show strength at several markets, with live packers active and mixed price gains across weight classes.
Market notes show higher demand for top quality medium to heavy cattle with gains in weights. Cattle bulk sold slowly at higher values with 240 pound averages. heavier weights and tied supplies mixed. Pigs and sows steady. sheep and lambs strong to higher with top bids around $14 for lambs and $4 for ewes.
Omaha Neb Feb 14 hogs receipts 14000 market mixed higher on most categories fat hogs butcher and packer grades priced around 9.0 to 9.5 while lighter weights quoted near 8.5 to 9.0 cattle receipts 10000 cattle and calves show gains with steers and cows moving higher and feeders at 9.0 to 9.5 cattle markets led by strong packers and western splits around 10.0 top hogs were weighed 165 to 280 pounds with prices near 9.0 to 9.5. sheep receipts 2000 lambs and ewes higher with lambs around 13.25 to 14.00 and ewes near 7.5.
New York trading opens with speculative securities rallying on buying orders and cover of short contracts. Stocks gain including Baldwin Locomotive, Mexcican Petroleum, Studebaker, American Can, and Cork Products while improved overseas conditions lift sterling. Trading is buoyant with several issues marking gains and the day closes strong despite varied performances across sectors.
In Peoria livestock markets receipts reach 200 with varied bids. Top calf price hits 10.50 while heavy cattle trade steady to lower. bull calves show slight weakness and general trends tilt toward slower demand overall. Packers and Merits report moderate activity with price ranges from 9.25 to 10.00 in certain categories.
Market notes from New York and Chicago show receipts and prices across dairy and poultry sectors. Figures include creamery extras, firsts, and nearby gathered goods, with butter and metals, sugar, and antimony mentioned in disparate lines.
Washington February 14 Cotton consumed in January reached 26,582 bales of lint and 40,495 of linters, up from 366,463 lint and 29,782 linters last January. Census bureau data accompany the figures. Waterloo Co operation Dairy plant reported dairy receipts: cream 1,503 pounds and milk 26,844 pounds.
Victory Bonds will be called for payment June 15th next but this office will accept them now at par in exchange for other bonds. Local Municipal Improvement offers price $8 with accrued interest yielding 6.37 to 8.12 percent based on maturity 2 to 4 years. High safety and tax free. Reserve now for March settlement. Co. H. Wise, 613 Black Hawk Bank.
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